Re: What's Going on in Europe
Reply #368 –
There should be a comma between "ex-colonist" and "I." This is an English language forum, Howie. Of course, Nevada was never a colony of the British Empire. That being the case, in what way am I an 'ex-colonist?'
As for us, the Brits only controlled "Mississippi" (at that time, both MS and Alabama were one state before Bammer broke away) for 16 years. The French ruled us for 81 years, and of course, the Spanish ruled us for 6 years.
So in order:
1. French territory: 1682-1763
2. British territory: 1763-1779
3. Spanish territory: 1779-1785
4. *US territory: 1798-1816 *(Republic of West Florida (again a Spanish possession) for 10 days in 1810)
(West Florida flag)
(Otherwise Old Glory flew aside from the 10 day West Florida Gov't)
5. US State: 1817-1861, 1865- present.
(Magnolia Flag in use from 1861-1865, and it is the heavy favorite to replace the current one, should the need/vote arise)
(Current flag been in use since 1894, but was officially removed as "official" flag in 1906, and in 2001 it was reaffirmed as "official" status, so 1894-1906 (officially, 1906-2001 "de facto", and 2001- present "official".)
So if we have to vote on the flag again, and this time if a vote to change it happens, I'll be lobbying for the initial flag from the French, as it would tell Mr. Howie to get stuffed.
Also, my point being, Mr. Howie's imperial arrogance can bug off.
81 years a French possession> 16 years a Brit possession.
Q.E.D.